A unique facility, the Public Archives allow users to request messages that are stored in them. Archives are the ideal way to support discussion forums (where users can examine older messages), or to provide a number of standard documents on request. In addition, some of these documents can be templates (using the scripting facilities) that automatically execute when retrieved. The ideal way to connect to a database and get the latest prices.

Archives can be configured as mailing list subscribers to automatically add delivered messages, and both retrieval and addition access can be limited to specific users.

Mailtraq can provide automatic response to messages in a variety of ways. The archives can respond automatically with default messages, or use the subject line to return a specific message. Mailing lists can acknowledge all posted messages automatically with a user defined script or message.